Political Musing
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www.ft.com/content/6ef8... How do you cut the backlog: put in more money or tinker with the rules? #ukpolitics #justicesystem
Judges at risk under plans to restrict jury trials, top barrister warns
Justice secretary David Lammy will unveil overhaul of court system this week
www.ft.com
December 2, 2025 at 1:35 AM
www.ft.com/content/6ef8... How do you cut the backlog: put in more money or tinker with the rules? #ukpolitics #justicesystem
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Apple replaces head of AI with executive poached from Microsoft on.ft.com/4rxs9Q0
Apple replaces head of AI with executive poached from Microsoft
Amar Subramanya to replace John Giannandrea as iPhone maker struggles to make up ground in artificial intelligence race
on.ft.com
December 2, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Apple replaces head of AI with executive poached from Microsoft on.ft.com/4rxs9Q0
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Brexit: the trillion pound ‘mistake’
The recent NBER report suggests the Treasury’s 2016 analysis – slammed by Brexiters as a ‘hoax’– actually understated the impact of Brexit
By Anthony Robinson
@anthonybylines.bsky.social
The recent NBER report suggests the Treasury’s 2016 analysis – slammed by Brexiters as a ‘hoax’– actually understated the impact of Brexit
By Anthony Robinson
@anthonybylines.bsky.social
Brexit: the trillion pound ‘mistake’
The recent NBER report suggests the Treasury’s 2016 analysis – slammed by Brexiters as a ‘hoax’– actually understated the impact of Brexit
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Brexit: the trillion pound ‘mistake’
The recent NBER report suggests the Treasury’s 2016 analysis – slammed by Brexiters as a ‘hoax’– actually understated the impact of Brexit
By Anthony Robinson
@anthonybylines.bsky.social
The recent NBER report suggests the Treasury’s 2016 analysis – slammed by Brexiters as a ‘hoax’– actually understated the impact of Brexit
By Anthony Robinson
@anthonybylines.bsky.social
www.ft.com/content/4ecf.... (Bring out the small violin) #ukpolitics
UK gambling groups warn punters will bear the brunt of tax rises
Industry chiefs say they will offer worse odds and direct investment out of Britain after being targeted at the Budget
www.ft.com
November 28, 2025 at 10:19 AM
www.ft.com/content/4ecf.... (Bring out the small violin) #ukpolitics
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On Truss & Kwarteng in ‘22. Allister Heath, Telegraph: “the best budget I have ever heard a British chancellor deliver". Alex Brummer, Mail: “a genuine Tory package elbowing to one side the Treasury's fiscal conservatism".
These men will now be paid actual money for their analysis of today’s budget.
These men will now be paid actual money for their analysis of today’s budget.
November 26, 2025 at 4:32 PM
On Truss & Kwarteng in ‘22. Allister Heath, Telegraph: “the best budget I have ever heard a British chancellor deliver". Alex Brummer, Mail: “a genuine Tory package elbowing to one side the Treasury's fiscal conservatism".
These men will now be paid actual money for their analysis of today’s budget.
These men will now be paid actual money for their analysis of today’s budget.
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Crow: "It's so telling that when members of Congress simply remind service members of the Constitution and their duty to obey the law that he cannot handle that and resorts to threats of violence and execution. That tells you everything you need to know about Trump's respect for the Constitution"
November 23, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Crow: "It's so telling that when members of Congress simply remind service members of the Constitution and their duty to obey the law that he cannot handle that and resorts to threats of violence and execution. That tells you everything you need to know about Trump's respect for the Constitution"
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Interesting? #UKpolitics
Norwich MP Clive Lewis offers seat to Burnham for Starmer challenge
Clive Lewis says he would step down to allow Mayor Andy Burnham the chance to become Labour leader.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 5:55 PM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Interesting? #UKpolitics
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Kemi Badenoch says her decision to ditch her climate commitments is due to her having "listened to the industry".
No mention of the millions of pounds her party has received from the funders of fossil-fuel linked lobby groups
bylinetimes.com/2025/03/18/k...
No mention of the millions of pounds her party has received from the funders of fossil-fuel linked lobby groups
bylinetimes.com/2025/03/18/k...
Kemi Badenoch Ditches Net Zero Target After Taking Donations From Funders of Tufton Street Climate Denial Group
The Conservative leader and her Shadow Net Zero Secretary took funding from key backers of lobby groups campaigning to curb action against climate change
bylinetimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Kemi Badenoch says her decision to ditch her climate commitments is due to her having "listened to the industry".
No mention of the millions of pounds her party has received from the funders of fossil-fuel linked lobby groups
bylinetimes.com/2025/03/18/k...
No mention of the millions of pounds her party has received from the funders of fossil-fuel linked lobby groups
bylinetimes.com/2025/03/18/k...
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Finally, after I've been talking about it for weeks and after the Lord's voted 3 separate times to water down the Employment Rights Bill, I see the story is picked up in the media!
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
‘Out of touch’ hereditary peers criticised for voting against workers’ rights
Lords look ‘undemocratic and firmly against interest of working people’, say senior trade union and Labour figures
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Finally, after I've been talking about it for weeks and after the Lord's voted 3 separate times to water down the Employment Rights Bill, I see the story is picked up in the media!
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Green groups sue to block Trump’s first oil lease auction in US Gulf on.ft.com/4ihlZzd
Green groups sue to block Trump’s first oil lease auction in US Gulf
Complaint cites involvement of former energy industry lobbyist in decision-making process
on.ft.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Green groups sue to block Trump’s first oil lease auction in US Gulf on.ft.com/4ihlZzd
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A HUGE win for James Comey in his criminal case.
A federal judge orders the DOJ to turnover ALL OF THE GRAND JURY MATERIALS to Comey's defense team.
About to drop a new episode walking through the details of this scathing order on my YouTube channel!
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
A federal judge orders the DOJ to turnover ALL OF THE GRAND JURY MATERIALS to Comey's defense team.
About to drop a new episode walking through the details of this scathing order on my YouTube channel!
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
storage.courtlistener.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:21 PM
A HUGE win for James Comey in his criminal case.
A federal judge orders the DOJ to turnover ALL OF THE GRAND JURY MATERIALS to Comey's defense team.
About to drop a new episode walking through the details of this scathing order on my YouTube channel!
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
A federal judge orders the DOJ to turnover ALL OF THE GRAND JURY MATERIALS to Comey's defense team.
About to drop a new episode walking through the details of this scathing order on my YouTube channel!
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Ministerial statement: China Espionage and Government Security Response
MI5 have today issued an espionage alert today to all Parliamentary members & staff to warn of the targeting of our democratic institutions by Chinese actors.
His statement sets out what the thread it & how it's being tackled.
MI5 have today issued an espionage alert today to all Parliamentary members & staff to warn of the targeting of our democratic institutions by Chinese actors.
His statement sets out what the thread it & how it's being tackled.
November 18, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Ministerial statement: China Espionage and Government Security Response
MI5 have today issued an espionage alert today to all Parliamentary members & staff to warn of the targeting of our democratic institutions by Chinese actors.
His statement sets out what the thread it & how it's being tackled.
MI5 have today issued an espionage alert today to all Parliamentary members & staff to warn of the targeting of our democratic institutions by Chinese actors.
His statement sets out what the thread it & how it's being tackled.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... A welcome change? #Ukpolitics
What are the planned new ticketing laws, and how much could they save fans?
A proposed law will make it illegal to resell tickets for events such as concerts above face value.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 2:44 PM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... A welcome change? #Ukpolitics